Noah Sebastian

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Noah Sebastian
Sebastian in 2018
Sebastian in 2018
Background information
Born (1995-10-31) 31 October 1995 (age 28)
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer and songwriter
Years active2013–present
LabelsSumerian Records
Member ofBad Omens

Noah Sebastian (born in Richmond, Virginia on October 31, 1995) is an American singer and songwriter, known for being the lead singer of the rock band Bad Omens. He is also the group's main songwriter and producer alongside guitarist Joakim Karlsson.

Career[edit]

At age 12, Noah Sebastian joined an Enter Shikari cover band. Inspired by the bands The Plot in You and Beartooth, at the age of 16 he began learning how to produce and compose music.[1] In 2013, he left the band he played as a guitarist in Washington, D.C. and formed Man Vs. Self, later renamed Bad Omens.[2] After listening to a demo tape, Sumerian Records offered the group a contract and Sebastian recruited a full lineup for the band.[1] After the release of the singles "Glass Houses" and "Exit Wounds", the group went on their first tour in 2016. Their follow-up single, "The Worst in Me", reached one million streams shortly after its release.[3]

In June 2023, the singer participated in the Artist Friendly podcast along with Joel Madden.[4] In October, Bad Omens had to cancel live performances due to Sebastian's health problems.[5] On Bad Omens' joint tour with Bring Me the Horizon in 2024, he joined the stage during their show to sing "Antivist" with Oliver Sykes.[6][7] In January 2024, Bad Omens released the single "V.A.N" in collaboration with singer Poppy, the vocals were performed solely by her.[8]

Musical style and composition[edit]

Sebastian wrote Bad Omens' biggest hit "Just Pretend", which went viral and was certified gold by RIAA, and also directed its music video.[9][10] He said that the song was originally written in a satirical way to fit the formula of a song that would be successful — which is what happened. However, the vocals pleased him, and Bad Omens tweaked the song to suit the band.[11][12][13]

In an interview with Kerrang! magazine, he stated that he produces music based on what he likes, not what is successful and that he seeks to create music that is different from other bands.[14] For NME, the self-taught singer said he strived to improve his vocal skills during the COVID-19 pandemic, and because of this, The Death of Peace of Mind was produced around vocals.[13]

Bad Omens' self-titled album was widely compared to Bring Me the Horizon's Sempiternal, and Sebastian said that in fact the band was one of his biggest inspirations.[3][15]

Personal life[edit]

Sebastian grew up in Richmond, Virginia, United States with his family consisting of his mother and grandparents. At age 15, he stopped attending school and left home, moving in with friends.[1]

He told Crunchyroll that he usually watches anime; as a child, he watched Naruto and became a fan of the series. He also mentioned Elfen Lied as one of his favorites. When asked how this influenced his music, he said that in a collaboration with EDM artist Kazyo he used a quote from Naruto.[16]

Discography[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c ""Don't make BAD OMENS your life": NOAH SEBASTIAN wants his peace of mind". Revolver. 2023-05-17. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
  2. ^ "Bad Omens : Bad Omens". 2016-06-18. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
  3. ^ a b Brites, Camila; Manon, Fernanda (2022-02-28). "Bad Omens: conheça o sucesso por trás do novo fenômeno do metalcore". Downstage (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-01-22.
  4. ^ "Noah Sebastian of Bad Omens to join Joel Madden on Ep. 24 of 'Artist Friendly'". Alternative Press. 2023-06-27. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
  5. ^ "BAD OMENS cancel multiple shows due to vocalist Noah Sebastian's illness". lambgoat.com. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
  6. ^ Alderslade, Merlin (2024-01-10). ""He's jetlagged, he's dead, he wants to see a real ****ing circle pit!" Watch Bad Omens' Noah Sebastian join Bring Me The Horizon on stage for a ripping Antivist in Cardiff last night". Louder. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
  7. ^ "Bring Me The Horizon share Antivist tour footage featuring Noah…". Kerrang!. 2024-01-16. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
  8. ^ Trapp, Philip TrappPhilip (2024-01-24). "Bad Omens Release Ominous New Song With Poppy + Now We Know What 'V.A.N.' Means". Loudwire. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  9. ^ "Bad Omens' Noah Sebastian On Writing 'Just Pretend': "Everything Just Fell Into Place"". Rock Sound. 2023-11-21. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
  10. ^ Teixeira, Rafael (2023-06-06). "Vocalista de Metal "ensina" geração TikTok a se comportar em shows: "queremos vocês aqui"". Tenho Mais Discos Que Amigos! (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-01-22.
  11. ^ "BAD OMENS: Noah Sebastian on creating "The Death Of Peace Of Mind" without instruments & more!". 105.7 The Point. 2023-05-28. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
  12. ^ Childers, Chad (2023-06-05). "Bad Omens Singer Tells New Fans From TikTok There's Only One Rule of Rock + Metal Shows". Loudwire. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
  13. ^ a b Chaudhry, Aliya (2023-05-20). "Bad Omens: "The goal with this band is to expand people's musical horizons"". NME. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
  14. ^ "Bad Omens' Noah Sebastian: "I feel like it's up to me to make new…". Kerrang!. 2023-11-30. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
  15. ^ Wilson-Taylor, James (2024-01-08). "Bad Omens' Noah On Bring Me The Horizon Tour: "They're Really Inspirational To Me"". Rock Sound. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
  16. ^ "Bad Omens Breaks Down Anime's Influence on the Metal Scene, From Paranoia Agent to Naruto". Crunchyroll. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
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